CVE-2021-1070
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CVE-2021-1070 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Series, Jetson Xavier NX, TX1, TX2, Nano and Nano 2GB, L4T versions prior to 32.5, contains a vulnerability in the apply_binaries.sh script used to install NVIDIA components into the root file system image, in which improper access control is applied, which may lead to an unprivileged user being able to modify system device tree files, leading to denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Series, Jetson Xavier NX, TX1, TX2, Nano and Nano 2GB, L4T versions prior to 32.5, contains a vulnerability in the apply_binaries.sh script used to install NVIDIA components into the root file system image, in which improper access control is applied, which may lead to an unprivileged user being able to modify system device tree files, leading to denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Linux For Tegra | < r32.5 |
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5147Vendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5147Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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